Job description

Who we are:

Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader of the Houston Ship Channel, one of the most powerful economic engines in the state and the country. Port Houston owns and operates the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country.

Through our leadership and our work, we help ensure the nation’s busiest waterway stays running to benefit the customers of the public facilities we operate, our surrounding communities and industries, and our region. Port Houston exists to move the world and drive regional prosperity.

The work we do helps build up our local community, supports the economy, bolsters goodwill for the state of Texas, and influences the outlook of the entire region. And this is only the beginning! Our best accomplishments are ahead of us as we expand the Houston Ship Channel and widen its reach to become America’s distribution hub for the next generation.

Who you are:

You are more than the work you do. We want your work at Port Houston to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family, and a high-performance culture that values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

Sound like the place for you?

Paralegal Position Summary:

Provides paralegal services to Port Houston attorneys and staff. Prepares and reviews legal documentation under attorney supervision, as required in the operations of Port Houston.

Preferred Experience:

For this opening, the ideal candidate will have experience:

· Assisting with all stages of claims and litigation;

· Using e-discovery platforms, such as Relativity;

· Preparing requests for and responses to discovery requests and subpoenas;

· Locating, organizing, reviewing, and maintaining information responsive to discovery requests and subpoenas;

· Coordinating meetings, interviews, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings;

· Monitoring the status of claims and maintaining a claims and litigation database; and

· Assisting with the review of contracts, procurement documents, and outside attorney billing.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

· Assist Port Houston attorneys in providing paralegal assistance, advice, and research, and preparing and reviewing legal documentation, under attorney supervision

· Provide paralegal assistance, advice, and information to Port Houston staff, under attorney supervision

· Provide paralegal assistance on behalf of the Port Houston in transactions, disputes, and administrative matters, under attorney supervision

· Review and prepare legal and business documents, under attorney supervision

· Research legal, governmental, and business matters, and prepare memoranda regarding such matters, under attorney supervision

· Assist with the preparation of agendas, briefing books, and minutes of the Port Commission and its committees and task forces

· Assist attorneys and work with Port Houston staff to analyze, compile, and formulate responses to Texas Public Information Act requests

· Provide assistance and information to outside counsel as directed by Port Houston attorneys

· Provide assistance and information to Port Houston stakeholders, under attorney supervision

· Research and maintain familiarity with legislation, court decisions, and regulatory matters

· Create, update, and maintain legal files and filing systems

· Perform other paralegal duties, under attorney supervision

· Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)

· Perform administrative and other duties as required by Port Houston attorneys and requested by other staff

Education/Experience:

· Associate’s degree from an accredited academic institution required

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution preferred

· 5+ years of combined experience in a law department, law firm, or business, or equivalent administrative duties preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

· Self-management and leadership skills

· Organizational and time management skills

· Communication skills, including oral and written, as appropriate for the assignment and audience

· Analytical skills

· Research skills

· Knowledge of legal, governmental, and business processes and documents

· Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with leadership and staff and collaborate with stakeholders

· Computer technology and software proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat programs

· Good attention to detail

· Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Competencies Required:

· Applied Learning

· Attention to Detail

· Effective Communication

· Flexible and Adaptive

· Focus Upon Quality

· Manages Work Flow

Port Houston proudly embraces diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity. Our teams reflect our commitment to celebrating diversity and creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77029

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